Guy Gervais (EMBA鈥�13), co-founder of Anges Qu茅bec, belongs to a group of likeminded investors around the world who are looking to advance emerging social enterprises.
In an article for Les Affaires, he shares what key aspects he looks for before he commits to supporting a socially conscious startup.
For Gervais, his evaluation methods are just as rigorous as those applied when investing in a more traditional business.
As Executive Director and Head of Secretariat at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Next Einstein Initiative, Thierry Zomahoun (EMBA鈥�11) and the Next Einstein Forum (presently the largest general scientific gathering ever held in Africa) are actively working to increase the local impact of science to overcome the persistent challenges that have devastated the continent over history.听
Chantal Souligny (IMHL鈥�14) has been selected as the new Director of Nursing for the 黑料网爆吃瓜 Health Centre (MUHC), effective March 19, bringing considerable experience in the health care sector to the role.听
Apollo Music Store, founded by Philippe-Aubert Messier (EMBA鈥�13) is embarking on a new venture through the introduction of a web application, which will allow users to search a growing repertoire on Canadian and international music through a refined music keyword search, among other features.
Hugo Delorme (EMBA鈥�16), Director of Corporate Services at CN has been recently named a Board Member for Loto-Qu茅bec.
For a third consecutive year, Altrum de Saint-Martin has been recognized among the best managed private enterprises in Canada 鈥� an honour that its General Director, Louis-David Bourque (EMBA鈥�11), is especially proud of.
If Mathieu Darche (BCom'00) accomplished his life-long dream of playing hockey in the NHL years ago, his current experience as Vice-President, Sales and Marketing (Canada) for Delmar International is no less thrilling.
He recently sat down听with Le Journal de Montr茅al to talk about his current career aspirations, how his 黑料网爆吃瓜 degree continues to serve him well, and his personal life as a family man.听
Learn more about how Desautels students are behind some of the most significant social initiatives.
Jean-Claude Tshipama (EMBA鈥�16) has been appointed CEO Broadband for Eutelsat SA overseeing Africa.
His latest position builds on his international experience in business development, marketing, as well as sales and distribution, particularly in Africa, North America, Europe and the Pacific region.
Most recently, he was Managing Director at Canal+ RDC and served as Chief Executive Officer of Zympala Inc.
Since the 1980鈥檚, Groupe Desch锚nes has secured 29 acquisitions to establish itself as the main Canadian distributor of plumbing, heating, electrical, water, and sewer supplies.
Building on its history, Fran莽ois Desch锚nes (EMBA鈥�10), the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Groupe Desch锚nes Inc., has guided the company toward one of its most pivotal acquisitions to date - Corix Infrastructure.
Coinciding with International Women鈥檚 Day, Radio-Canada featured EMBA alumna Manon Jeannotte (EMBA鈥� 16), Chief of Gespeg and the recipient of the EMBA program鈥檚 inaugural scholarship for indigenous managers, to discuss the path to reconciliation and her role in politics.
The Desautels Faculty of Management is delighted to recognize members of its community who have recently received awards of excellence.
Please join me in congratulating them for their continued and inspiring commitment to Desautels and 黑料网爆吃瓜.
Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou
Dean & Professor of Finance
Desautels Faculty of Management
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Mr. Shaffer guest lectured with our Honours in Investment Management students. He discussed his career path since graduating from 黑料网爆吃瓜 and his decision to found Galliant Advisors.
He talked about his firm鈥檚 investment approach and their expertise in US stock picking. Finally he gave a few investment examples including; Wyndham Worldwide, McDonald鈥檚 and Amazon.
Guest Lecture with MBA students in Modern Corporate Finance and BCom students in Corporate Finance 鈥� both with Sujata Madan
Aspire Food Group, a manufacturer of food products made from crickets co-founded by former MBA student听Mohammed Ashour, announced that it has acquired Exo, a producer of protein bars made from crickets.
According to Ashour, 鈥淭here was such a great meeting of minds it very quickly evolved into Aspire acquiring Exo. The synergy and logic just make sense鈥�.
